MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,206 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner seal very heavy corrasion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner seal very heavy corrasion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner seal very heavy corrasion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis corroded within 30 cm of rear seat mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Auxiliary belt crackling
Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front All front suspension / brakes very heavy corrosion
Front Both front lower wings rotten
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear axle/ rear suspension/ brakes are very heavily corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre cracking
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis close to axle mtng (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and chassis rail covered with plastic trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ns & os inner and outer sills repaired and painted
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
outer sills repaired and painted
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside windscreen washer jet partially blocked
Underbody covered in underseal
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Clip insecure (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill, repaired using silicone (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating Possible warped disc (3.7.B.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill, repaired using silicone (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating Possible warped disc (3.7.B.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)
Underbody covered in underseal
Vehicle chassis heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Chassis of vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Chassis of vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection
Chassis corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Chassis corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake discs slightly corroded on faces
slight blow from exhaust rear joint
slight corrossion offside and nearside front brake pipes
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs slightly corroded on faces
slight blow from exhaust rear joint
slight corrossion offside and nearside front brake pipes
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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V276 EAJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2000 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,374 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V276 EAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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V276 EAJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 2000.
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